Police Officer-Lateral (New Contract)
CITY OF TAYLOR GROUPMichigan, United States
Posted February 21, 2025
70000 - 95604 USD year
About the Company
The City of Taylor Group serves as the governing authority for the City of Taylor, a Downriver community in metropolitan Detroit. The municipality focuses on delivering comprehensive local services—public safety, infrastructure maintenance, community development, and economic stewardship—while fostering a vibrant residential and commercial environment. Taylor’s strategic position at the intersection of I‑94, I‑75, US‑24, and M‑39 provides unparalleled connectivity to regional markets and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, positioning it as a logistical and economic hub. The city’s commitment to efficient governance, resident engagement, and sustainable growth distinguishes it within the region’s municipal landscape.
Job Description
The Taylor Police Department is seeking a Police Officer-Lateral. The position offers a starting salary of $70,000, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Preliminary Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Age at least 21 years
- High School graduate or equivalent (G. E. D.)
- Minimum of 60 college credit hours completed unless candidate is currently a certified police officer or active military or military with honorable discharge
- Completion of Police Academy
- A valid driver’s license
- Good moral character - traffic and criminal records will be examined
- No Felony Convictions
- Be certified or certifiable as a police officer in the State of Michigan
- Must have a current passing test score (at least 70%) on record with Empco.
- Physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform all the established duties and responsibilities related to the position
- Ability to pass a fingerprint, background check, and psychological exam and any other investigation deemed necessary by the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
- Ability to successfully complete the basic training curriculum as determined by the Taylor police department
Benefits
- Starting salary $70,000
- 5 year non corporal lateral opportunity at $85,000 for full-time law enforcement experience in another community
- 2025 Top Base Salary $91,000 ($43.75/HR)
- 2026 Top Base Salary $93,730 ($45.06/HR)
- 2027 Top Base Salary $95,604 ($45.96/HR)
- Defined Benefit Pension: 2.25% multiplier at base wages plus 240 bank time hours
- Optional participation in a 457 plan
- MERS Retirement Health Savings Plan: 2% City match
- Paid holidays, vacation days, sick time, sick leave bonus, cleaning bonus and compensated bank time
- Medical, Prescription plan, dental, and vision benefits
- Residency Bonus $500/yr
- Annual Education Bonus: $250 Associates, $500 Bachelors, $1000 Masters
- $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
- $100 weekly Short Term Disability Benefit
- Paid Shift Differential/Midnight premium $0.65/hr.
